Women of different classes in ancient Rome had slightly different “roles”. although all women were expected to support their husband’s interests. The poorer women would many times work along side of her husband either in the farm fields, helping serve food if her were a tavern owner, or in other ways helping to advance her family. She was also responsible for taking care of the household and children. The wealthier woman had the same basic duties as her poorer sister, but she was also expected to handle money efficiently and to oversee her children’s education, suggest a marriage for the children, and in general promote her husband’s interests. She also had a bigger house under her responsibility.

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